A 2002 tragedy opened a door for Franken. Minnesota Sen. Paul Wellstone, a friend and role model, was killed, along with his wife, daughter and five other people, in a plane crash 11 days before ...Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) was among a handful of female senators who urged Sen. Al Franken to resign. As more and more women came forward to accuse Sen. Al Franken of sexual misconduct, top Senate ...Al Franken is my friend.”. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) was publicly silent about Franken most of Wednesday. But a person familiar with the matter said that after the POLITICO ...David Smith. A top executive at Facebook struggled to answer on Tuesday as an angry and incredulous Al Franken, a Democratic senator, demanded to know why the social network accepted political ...December 9, 2017 2:47 PM EST. L ong before he became a senator, Al Franken was a liberal hero for the way he stuck it to Republicans. And so it was perhaps inevitable that, even as he resigned ...David Smith. A top executive at Facebook struggled to answer on Tuesday as an angry and incredulous Al Franken, a Democratic senator, demanded to know why the social network accepted political ...Jun 7, 2022 · Retired U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Franken won the Democratic nomination for Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat on Tuesday, beating former U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer. The Associated Press called the competitive primary race for Franken at 9:13 p.m., with 55.2% of votes cast. A few weeks ago, Al Franken — former senator representing the great state of Minnesota, author of four New York Times bestselling books and "Saturday Night Live" alum — found himself sloshing ...Al Franken. Senator Al Franken has represented Minnesota in the United States Senate since 2009. Before entering politics, he was an award-winning comedy writer, author, and radio talk show host. He's been married to his wife, Franni, for 41 years — many of them happy. 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Senator Al Franken, Democrat of Minnesota, said on Thursday that he plans to resign “in the coming weeks” amid mounting accusations of sexual harassment against him. Mr. Franken ... Updated on: December 13, 2017 / 12:56 PM EST / CBS/AP. Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announced on Wednesday that Lt. Gov. Tina Smith would be his choice to replace Sen. Al Franken in the Senate ...Sen. Al Franken, a Democrat from Minnesota, once called Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican, “the lovechild of Joe McCarthy and Dracula.” But Franken is far more forthcoming about his feelings toward ...Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley is projected to win an eighth term in the Senate, where he has served since 1981. Grassley’s victory has not been in much doubt even after an October poll showed Democrat Michael Franken narrowing Grassley’s lead. Democrats poured no resources into the race. Sen. Chuck Grassley departs the Senate chamber …Candidate profile: Democrat Mike Franken is running for a Senate seat that’s been held for more than 40 years by Republican Chuck Grassley. The three-star U.S. Navy Admiral says he wants to ...Jan 6, 2009 · Democrat Al Franken beat Republican incumbent Norm Coleman to win the U.S. Senate seat from Minnesota, officials conducting a final recount said on Monday, though the loser promised to challenge ... Dec 7, 2017 · Rising: March 13, 2024. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) resigned from the Senate on Thursday in a defiant speech in which he said some accusations of sexual misconduct against him were not true, while ... David Smith. A top executive at Facebook struggled to answer on Tuesday as an angry and incredulous Al Franken, a Democratic senator, demanded to know why the social network accepted political ...Jun 11, 2017 · A l Franken’s new memoir, Al Franken, Giant of the Senate, covers everything from his 15 years as a writer and performer on Saturday Night Live to the near-death experience of his first run for ... Dec 8, 2017 · WASHINGTON – Facing a barrage of sexual harassment complaints and calls to step down from friends and foes alike, Sen. Al Franken took to the floor of the U.S. Senate Thursday to announce he ... Franken, the former senator from Minnesota, may not be on the Doucettes' minds as they weigh 2020 Democratic candidates. But some high-powered donors and party heavyweights, whose opinion tends to ...Senator Charles E. Grassley easily won his Republican primary and is facing Mike Franken, a retired Navy admiral and Democrat. Winner. Charles E. Grassley, Republican, wins the U.S. Senate seat in ...A woman says Sen. Al Franken inappropriately touched her in 2010, telling CNN that he grabbed her buttocks while taking a photo at the Minnesota State Fair. It is the first allegation of improper ...Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) announced his resignation from the Senate on Thursday after eight women came forward with sexual misconduct allegations against him. “Let me be clear,” Franken said as ...Franken reported raising $3.6 million for the quarter that ended Sept. 30, according to federal financial filings. Grassley tallied about $1.7 million during the same time period. Franken also ...For booking inquiries, please contact: Kristen Sena United Talent Agency e. [email protected] For press inquires, please contact [email protected]. For all other inquiries, please use the contact form below:Franken, a longtime comedian and one of the original writers on Saturday Night Live, represented Minnesota in the US Senate from 2009 to 2018. He wrote a key …Democratic women on Wednesday led the charge of more than two dozen senators who called on their embattled colleague, Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota, to …Dec. 7, 2017. Senator Al Franken, Democrat of Minnesota, said on Thursday that he plans to resign “in the coming weeks” amid mounting accusations of sexual harassment against him. Mr. Franken ...Jewish U.S. Senator (D-MN) Al Franken explains how he got the Jew Call, warning him not to go to work on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center.www.Our...Speed read. What's happening: In December 2017, two months after the #MeToo movement gained intense national attention, Sen. Al Franken resigned amid allegations of misconduct from eight women. Franken's resignation came after dozens of his Democratic colleagues in the Senate called for him to step down. In a story …Former Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) said that his family will heavily factor into his decision about whether to run for office again, saying, “The question is, to what extent would that be a ter…Mar 26, 2019 · March 26, 2019. Al Franken, the former Democratic senator from Minnesota, should never have been pressured, even bullied, into resigning from office. The accusations against him were not properly ... Franken Should Go. By Michelle Goldberg. Nov. 16, 2017. 3742. Eric Thayer for The New York Times. Oh no, not Al Franken, too. Before Thursday, I’d hoped Franken would run for president in 2020 ...Mr. Franken, 58, a former comedian and author, could be seated in the Senate as early as Monday, leaders there said, providing Democrats with something they had long hoped for: 60 votes, and thus ...Former Senate colleagues. By Karen Heller. September 21, 2021 at 8:24 a.m. EDT. Former senator Al Franken kicked off his 15-city standup tour Saturday at the Academy of Music in Northampton, Mass ...First published on Thu 7 Dec 2017 11.54 EST. Senator Al Franken announced his resignation on Thursday, becoming the highest-ranking US politician yet to step down in the wake of widening ...This week, comedian and former U.S. Senator Al Franken joins chief Washington correspondent and "Takeout" host Major Garrett to discuss his ongoing comedy tour, the state of American politics (and ...Updated on: December 13, 2017 / 12:56 PM EST / CBS/AP. Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announced on Wednesday that Lt. Gov. Tina Smith would be his choice to replace Sen. Al Franken in the Senate ...Nov 9, 2022 · Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley is projected to win an eighth term in the Senate, where he has served since 1981. Grassley’s victory has not been in much doubt even after an October poll showed Democrat Michael Franken narrowing Grassley’s lead. Democrats poured no resources into the race. Sen. Chuck Grassley departs the Senate chamber after a ... Al Franken is five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist ...The Democratic senator announced on Thursday that he will resign in the coming weeks following a string of sexual misconduct allegations. It marked a dizzying …David Smith. A top executive at Facebook struggled to answer on Tuesday as an angry and incredulous Al Franken, a Democratic senator, demanded to know why the social network accepted political ...The Case of Al Franken. By Jane Mayer. July 22, 2019. When Franken was asked if he regretted his decision to resign from the Senate, he said, “Oh, yeah. Absolutely.”. Photograph by Geordie ...This week, comedian and former U.S. Senator Al Franken joins chief Washington correspondent and "Takeout" host Major Garrett to discuss his ongoing comedy tour, the state of American politics (and ...December 9, 2017 2:47 PM EST. L ong before he became a senator, Al Franken was a liberal hero for the way he stuck it to Republicans. And so it was perhaps inevitable that, even as he resigned ...Al Franken performed at Q.E.D. in Astoria, Queens, this month. He’s embarking on a national stand-up tour. Todd Heisler/The New York Times. By Jason …Franken was sworn in as Minnesota's junior senator on July 7, 2009. Because Franken's margin of victory was so slim, the seat was initially thought to be a top target for Republicans, but Politico reported in a May 2013 article that Franken's high approval rating, his large war chest, and the Republicans' struggle to find a top-tier candidate ...Former United States Senator and SNL alum Al Franken names the funniest senator, and it is not who we expected. ... Al Franken was a writer and performer on Saturday Night Live during a point in ...May 29, 2017 · AL FRANKEN, GIANT OF THE SENATE By Al Franken Illustrated. 406 pp. Twelve. $28. Once upon a time, Al Franken was funny. But then he became a senator. Now, in a new memoir, he is ready to tell all ... AL FRANKEN, GIANT OF THE SENATE By Al Franken Illustrated. 406 pp. Twelve. $28. Once upon a time, Al Franken was funny. But then he became a senator. Now, in a new memoir, he is ready to tell all ...S.1851 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Advancing Grid Storage Act of 2017 Sponsor: Franken, Al [Sen.-D-MN] (Introduced 09/25/2017) Cosponsors: Committees: Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Latest Action: Senate - 12/05/2017 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held.David Smith. A top executive at Facebook struggled to answer on Tuesday as an angry and incredulous Al Franken, a Democratic senator, demanded to know why the social network accepted political ...Mar 2, 2022 · With fewer than 100 days until the primary, Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Mike Franken has shaken up his campaign leadership, bringing in veteran Democratic operative Julie Stauch as his campaign ... The Iowa Democratic Senate nominee was giving incumbent Republican Chuck Grassley his toughest challenge since the seven-term senator won his first race in 1980. Franken beat former Rep. Abby ...U.S. Senate In Flux. Minn. Recount: Franken, Coleman Vs. 'Lizard People'. In Minnesota, Democrat Al Franken's bid to unseat Republican Sen. Norm Coleman hangs by fewer than 200 votes. An initial ...A few weeks ago, Al Franken — former senator representing the great state of Minnesota, author of four New York Times bestselling books and "Saturday Night Live" alum — found himself sloshing ...Updated at 3:46 p.m. ET. Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., facing multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, announced Thursday that he will be resigning. Speaking on the Senate floor, Franken said ...Franken reported raising $3.6 million for the quarter that ended Sept. 30, according to federal financial filings. Grassley tallied about $1.7 million during the same time period. Franken also ...Dec 6, 2017 · A wave of Democratic officials, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and more than half of all Democratic senators, called on Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) to resign Wednesday over numerous ... Democratic women on Wednesday led the charge of more than two dozen senators who called on their embattled colleague, Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota, to …Jun 11, 2017 · A l Franken’s new memoir, Al Franken, Giant of the Senate, covers everything from his 15 years as a writer and performer on Saturday Night Live to the near-death experience of his first run for ... Democratic Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota is resigning following allegations that he touched women inappropriately, he announced in a speech on the Senate floor Thursday. Read Franken’s full ...Oct 21, 2022 · Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mike Franken speaks during the inaugural County Line fundraiser, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Sutliff Farm & Cider House in Lisbon, Iowa. “The fact that he was a three-star admiral, I think, carries a lot of weight with a lot of Iowans who truly might be swing voters,” he said. UPDATE ― Dec. 20: Sen. Al Franken will officially retire from the Senate on Jan. 2, according to a spokesperson. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) announced Thursday he will step down from office after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. Franken said he will step down in “coming weeks.”. In a speech on the Senate floor, Franken ...Dec 6, 2017 · A wave of Democratic officials, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and more than half of all Democratic senators, called on Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) to resign Wednesday over numerous ... Seven Current and Former Senators Admit They Regret Pushing Franken Out. Among those who The New Yorker asked, Patrick Leahy, the 45-year Senate veteran from Vermont, said his decision to push for ...Patty Murray, the highest-ranking woman Democrat in the Senate and No. 3 Democrat in the Senate, said the story showed Franken’s behavior was a “persistent pattern” that needed to be addressed. Mike Franken is a rubber stamp for Joe Biden. The Senator we need is the Senator we’ve got. WASHINGTON (AP) — Al Franken is the Senate’s dead man walking, still doing his day job despite his soon-to-be-gone status. The two-term Minnesota lawmaker …Nov 9, 2022 · Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley is projected to win an eighth term in the Senate, where he has served since 1981. Grassley’s victory has not been in much doubt even after an October poll showed Democrat Michael Franken narrowing Grassley’s lead. Democrats poured no resources into the race. Sen. Chuck Grassley departs the Senate chamber after a ... US Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) speaks outside his office on Capitol Hill as he faced pressure to step down amid charges of sexual harassment on November 27, 2017. Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images. In...Former "Saturday Night Live" star Al Franken (D-Minn.) had a lot to prove when he arrived in the Senate in 2008. Instead of being known solely for his humor,...Mr. Franken, 58, a former comedian and author, could be seated in the Senate as early as Monday, leaders there said, providing Democrats with something they had long hoped for: 60 votes, and thus ...A l Franken’s new memoir, Al Franken, Giant of the Senate, covers everything from his 15 years as a writer and performer on Saturday Night Live to the near-death experience of his first run for ...Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley has gained a double-digit lead over Democrat Mike Franken in the closing days of Iowa’s U.S. Senate race, a new Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll shows ...Franken came to the Senate under the newer of two pension plans — the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), offered to House and Senate members elected after 1984. FERS, unlike the earlier ...Franken came to the Senate under the newer of two pension plans — the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), offered to House and Senate members elected after 1984. FERS, unlike the earlier ...— -- Minnesota Sen. Al Franken will resign from the United States Senate "in the coming weeks" he announced Thursday, a day after a number of his Democratic colleagues called for him to step ...Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., broke eight days of media silence and addressed sexual harassment allegations in a series of interviews on Sunday. "I'm not going to make any excuses. I am embarrassed ...2021. v. t. e. The 2018 United States Senate special election in Minnesota took place on November 6, 2018, to elect a United States senator from Minnesota to replace incumbent Democratic senator Al Franken until the regular expiration of the term on January 3, 2021. 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Franken was sworn in as Minnesota's junior senator on July 7, 2009. Because Franken's margin of victory was so slim, the seat was initially thought to be a top target for Republicans, but Politico reported in a May 2013 article that Franken's high approval rating, his large war chest, and the Republicans' struggle to find a top-tier candidate ...Democrat Al Franken beat Republican incumbent Norm Coleman to win the U.S. Senate seat from Minnesota, officials conducting a final recount said on Monday, though the loser promised to challenge ...Oct 11, 2021 · Tom Lawrence: Al Franken’s comeback — on stage and, maybe, in politics. In some ways, Al Franken was a perfect fit as a Minnesota senator. In other ways, his political career was extremely ... Al Franken Moves Back Into the Public Eye With a SiriusXM Talk Show. The former U.S. senator is trying a comeback 21 months after he left government over allegations of unwanted sexual advances ...Al Franken @alfranken. Alan Stuart Franken is an American politician, comedian, writer, actor, and media personality who served as a United States senator from Minnesota from 2009 to 2018.Al Franken Moves Back Into the Public Eye With a SiriusXM Talk Show. The former U.S. senator is trying a comeback 21 months after he left government over allegations of unwanted sexual advances ...This week, comedian and former U.S. Senator Al Franken joins chief Washington correspondent and "Takeout" host Major Garrett to discuss his ongoing comedy tour, the state of American politics (and ...Al Franken, one of the Senate’s most prominent and popular Democrats, has ceded to fellow Democrats’ demands that he resign following accusations of sexual misconduct – a stunning turn of ...Al Franken is an American comedian, actor, writer, and politician who has a net worth of $10 million. Franken started his career in the entertainment world in the 70s before transitioning toward ...Gary Cameron / Reuters. March 26, 2019. Al Franken, the former Democratic senator from Minnesota, should never have been pressured, even bullied, into resigning from office. The accusations ...For booking inquiries, please contact: Kristen Sena United Talent Agency e. [email protected] For press inquires, please contact [email protected]. For all other inquiries, please use the contact form below:A woman says Sen. Al Franken inappropriately touched her in 2010, telling CNN that he grabbed her buttocks while taking a photo at the Minnesota State Fair. It is the first allegation of improper ...First published on Thu 7 Dec 2017 11.54 EST. Senator Al Franken announced his resignation on Thursday, becoming the highest-ranking US politician yet to step down in the wake of widening ...The six-month election recount that turned former Saturday Night Live comedian Al Franken into a U.S. senator may have been decided by convicted felons who voted illegally in Minnesota's Twin ...Nov. 16, 2017. WASHINGTON — A growing national outcry over sexual harassment reached the Senate on Thursday, when a radio newscaster accused Al Franken, Democrat of Minnesota, of kissing and ... Admiral Mike Franken. 22K likes · 31 talking about this. Retired three-star admiral. Born & raised in NW Iowa. FrankenforIowa.com First published on Thu 7 Dec 2017 11.54 EST. Senator Al Franken announced his resignation on Thursday, becoming the highest-ranking US politician yet to step down in the wake of widening ...Free Shipping - Signed by Author(s) - 1st Edition - Hardcover - Twelve / Hachette Book Group, New York - 2017 - Condition: As New - As New - As new condition orange boards, black spine, and gold spine lettering contained in an as new condition non price-clipped color photographic dust jacket. Includes List of Other Books by Al Franken; …Democratic women on Wednesday led the charge of more than two dozen senators who called on their embattled colleague, Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota, to …Jun 8, 2022 · Democrat Mike Franken, a retired Navy admiral, will face Republican Chuck Grassley in the race for an Iowa U.S. Senate seat, winning his party nomination over two competitors. Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) announced his resignation from the Senate on Thursday after eight women came forward with sexual misconduct allegations against him. “Let me be clear,” Franken said as ...Dec. 7, 2017. Senator Al Franken, Democrat of Minnesota, said on Thursday that he plans to resign “in the coming weeks” amid mounting accusations of sexual harassment against him. Mr. Franken ...The 89-year-old Grassley has been a senator for more than 40 years. Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley is projected to win an eighth term in the Senate, where he has served since 1981. Grassley’s victory has not been in much doubt even after an October poll showed Democrat Michael Franken narrowing Grassley’s lead. …Former U.S. Senator Al Franken. 934,286 likes · 319 talking about this. Husband, Dad, Granddad, Democrat, Minnesotan, Comedian, The Al Franken Podcast Host3:01. The Swiss franc is likely to stay under pressure after a surprise interest-rate by the country’s central bank sent it tumbling to an eight-month low. The Swiss …Sen. Al Franken, a Democrat from Minnesota, once called Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican, “the lovechild of Joe McCarthy and Dracula.” But Franken is far more forthcoming about his feelings toward ...Franken has been promoting his new, sarcastically titled memoir, “Al Franken, Giant of the Senate,” which contains an entire chapter detailing his grievances against Cruz. He has used the free ...Sep 29, 2021 · Al Franken performed at Q.E.D. in Astoria, Queens, this month. He’s embarking on a national stand-up tour. Todd Heisler/The New York Times. By Jason Zinoman. Sept. 29, 2021. It was a fairly ... More:Mike Franken wins Democratic US Senate primary; to take on Chuck Grassley in November. 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Chuck Grassley has gained a double-digit lead over Democrat Mike Franken in the closing days of Iowa’s U.S. Senate race, a new Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll shows ...Al Franken, a comedian who served as Minnesota's Democratic U.S. senator before resigning due to sexual misconduct allegations, has said that he …Updated at 3:46 p.m. ET. Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., facing multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, announced Thursday that he will be resigning. Speaking on the Senate floor, Franken said ...MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Democrat Al Franken, a satirist turned politician, was declared the winner of a Senate seat in Minnesota on Tuesday, clearing the way for …MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Democrat Al Franken, a satirist turned politician, was declared the winner of a Senate seat in Minnesota on Tuesday, clearing the way for …Democratic Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota resigned from office after weeks of mounting allegations of sexual misconduct. 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Because Franken's margin of victory was so slim, the seat was initially thought to be a top target for Republicans, but Politico reported in a May 2013 article that Franken's high approval rating, his large war chest, and the Republicans' struggle to find a top-tier candidate ...Al Franken performed at Q.E.D. in Astoria, Queens, this month. He’s embarking on a national stand-up tour. Todd Heisler/The New York Times. By Jason …On December 7, 2017, Al Franken (D-Minn.) announced that he would resign his seat in the United States Senate after multiple women accused him of groping or forcibly kissing them. His resignation occurred on January 2, 2018. Franken said the allegations against him either were not true or he remembered the situations …In a statement to Politico, Franken said: “Yes, I miss the Senate but I’m not going to run against Kirsten Gillibrand.” A writer, comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast member, Franken ...MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Democrat Al Franken, a satirist turned politician, was declared the winner of a Senate seat in Minnesota on Tuesday, clearing the way for …More: Mike Franken wins Democratic US Senate primary; to take on Chuck Grassley in November. Franken's secured the nomination Tuesday, Abby Finkenauer entered the race as the perceived frontrunner, racking up significant endorsements and fundraising. Franken announced his candidacy months later, …Mar 2, 2022 · With fewer than 100 days until the primary, Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Mike Franken has shaken up his campaign leadership, bringing in veteran Democratic operative Julie Stauch as his campaign ... Al Franken is five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist ...Dec 7, 2017 · Sen. Al Franken speaks on the Senate floor on Dec. 7, 2017. NBC News. Facing a string of sexual misconduct allegations and mounting pressure from fellow Democrats, Sen. Al Franken announced ... Franken was sworn in as Minnesota's junior senator on July 7, 2009. Because Franken's margin of victory was so slim, the seat was initially thought to be a top target for Republicans, but Politico reported in a May 2013 article that Franken's high approval rating, his large war chest, and the Republicans' struggle to find a top-tier candidate ...A wave of Democratic senators called for their colleague Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., to resign on Wednesday. Sens. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii, Claire McCaskill of Missouri, Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire, Kamala Harris of California, Patty Murray of Washington, and Tammy …Alan Stuart " Al " Franken (born May 21, 1951) is a former United States Senator from Minnesota. He is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, which affiliates with the national Democratic Party. Before he was a Senator, Franken was a writer and actor on Saturday Night Live . Franken was also a left-wing pundit and has ...Alan Stuart "Al" Franken (born May 21, 1951) is an American writer, actor and politician. He was the junior United States Senator from Minnesota from 2008 to 2018, when he resigned following sexual harassment allegations from several women. He is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, which affiliates with the national ...Dec 7, 2017 · Dec. 7, 2017. 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